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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:02,100 --> 00:00:10,000 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:17,800 --> 00:00:23,700 ♫The sounds from the sheng and xiao die away in the distance, in the sparse, declining light ♫ (T/N reed instrument made of vertical pipes; end-blown flute) 3 00:00:23,700 --> 00:00:29,200 ♫ Memories of my past, my companions in youth. ♫ 4 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:35,000 ♫ Over boundless years, old affairs have become difficult to recall. ♫ 5 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:40,100 ♫ I’ve used a lifetime of truth to put up a pretense. ♫ 6 00:00:43,500 --> 00:00:49,300 ♫ Parting without opening these cupped hands full of tears. ♫ 7 00:00:49,300 --> 00:00:55,100 ♫ Clears my vision and permits me to resist ♫ 8 00:00:55,100 --> 00:01:00,600 ♫ Perhaps when targeted by love it is not wise to separate ♫ 9 00:01:00,600 --> 00:01:06,900 ♫ The morning wind can not dispel the aftermath. ♫ 10 00:01:09,300 --> 00:01:14,900 ♫ Whose hidden tears made the blooming flowers blush, ♫ 11 00:01:14,900 --> 00:01:20,800 ♫ And in the desolate and dreary torrential storms to painfully droop low, ♫ 12 00:01:20,800 --> 00:01:25,000 ♫ Unwilling to blossom again alone? ♫ 13 00:01:25,000 --> 00:01:27,800 ♫ The coming day belongs to the young. ♫ 14 00:01:27,800 --> 00:01:32,100 ♫ As the glimmer of dawn becomes again the setting sun. ♫ 15 00:01:32,100 --> 00:01:37,800 ♫ Who is this person who does not sleep soundly in the middle of the night? ♫ 16 00:01:37,800 --> 00:01:43,700 ♫Sitting and watching the autumn wind puff out and penetrate the palace curtains. ♫ 17 00:01:43,700 --> 00:01:49,300 ♫One strand held in remembrance, shackling sentiment and concern. ♫ 18 00:01:49,300 --> 00:01:58,670 ♫ Always submerged in the fragrant incense of fleeting time ♫ 19 00:02:00,600 --> 00:02:04,900 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 20 00:02:04,900 --> 00:02:07,400 Episode 14 21 00:02:19,900 --> 00:02:22,500 Sanbao, take guard nearby. 22 00:02:22,500 --> 00:02:24,100 Yes. 23 00:02:24,100 --> 00:02:27,000 Get Lianxin a set of clothes to change. 24 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:28,500 Yes. 25 00:02:40,760 --> 00:02:43,050 How could you try to kill yourself? 26 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,600 I didn't. 27 00:02:45,600 --> 00:02:50,500 I...I was merely careless. 28 00:02:51,140 --> 00:02:53,900 One who falls into the water would call for help. 29 00:02:53,900 --> 00:02:56,300 You didn't shout for help. 30 00:02:57,200 --> 00:02:59,500 It's a serious crime for palace women to kill commit suicide. 31 00:02:59,500 --> 00:03:01,900 Your family will be dragged into this. 32 00:03:03,560 --> 00:03:06,410 You still have your husband, Wang Qin. 33 00:03:16,600 --> 00:03:21,000 If I were to die and I can drag Wang Qin into hell with me, 34 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:23,400 I will do it. 35 00:03:25,900 --> 00:03:28,900 You were the one who was screaming in the hallway? 36 00:03:32,600 --> 00:03:35,900 Ever since that day when I was paired with Wang Qin, 37 00:03:35,900 --> 00:03:39,100 my days were over. 38 00:03:39,100 --> 00:03:43,400 During the day, I'm the respectable palace attendant of the Empress and 39 00:03:43,400 --> 00:03:47,100 I'm the wife of the Deputy Chief Eunuch. 40 00:03:47,100 --> 00:03:49,700 I seem respectable 41 00:03:50,400 --> 00:03:56,800 but no one knows that I'm being manipulated in the background. 42 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:03,300 I apologize for what A'Ruo said. 43 00:04:03,300 --> 00:04:06,900 She has been lectured and couldn't dare to do it again. 44 00:04:06,900 --> 00:04:09,700 Compared to my crimes during the night, 45 00:04:09,700 --> 00:04:12,900 this is considered nothing at all. 46 00:04:12,900 --> 00:04:17,600 Once it's night, Wang Qin is not a human. 47 00:04:17,600 --> 00:04:20,000 He is a beast. 48 00:04:27,400 --> 00:04:29,200 Is this from his beatings? 49 00:04:29,200 --> 00:04:31,600 He would continue to beat me non-stop. 50 00:04:31,600 --> 00:04:36,300 He even bit me, used needles to prick me 51 00:04:37,600 --> 00:04:40,700 and humiliated me in every possible ways. 52 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:49,800 If he treated you this way, why would he request Her Highness for permission to marry you? 53 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:52,800 Because he needed a woman. 54 00:04:52,800 --> 00:04:56,300 One who can give him dignity during the day 55 00:04:56,300 --> 00:04:59,900 and one whom he can torture during the night. 56 00:04:59,900 --> 00:05:03,900 Concubine Ruyi, with regards to my life, 57 00:05:03,900 --> 00:05:08,000 do you know how I have been living? 58 00:05:09,800 --> 00:05:13,300 Why didn't you report to Her Highness? 59 00:05:13,300 --> 00:05:15,200 It's useless. 60 00:05:15,200 --> 00:05:18,100 Her Highness married me to Wang Qin 61 00:05:18,100 --> 00:05:22,400 to know what's on His Majesty's mind and to protect herself. 62 00:05:22,400 --> 00:05:24,600 It's also to pave the way for the Second Prince. 63 00:05:24,600 --> 00:05:27,200 So that I will be obedient, 64 00:05:27,200 --> 00:05:32,700 Her Highness' family will take care of my younger brother and sister. 65 00:05:33,600 --> 00:05:38,400 If Her Highness finds out this is how I live with Wang Qin, 66 00:05:38,400 --> 00:05:43,700 would she fall out with Wang Qin to save me? 67 00:05:43,700 --> 00:05:46,400 I'm just a palace maid. 68 00:05:46,400 --> 00:05:48,500 She will never let me off. 69 00:05:48,500 --> 00:05:52,190 I wouldn't be able to live anymore. 70 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:59,000 I can't commit suicide. I could only fall into the water. 71 00:05:59,000 --> 00:06:04,900 When I'm dead, no one can give my younger brother and sister a hard time again. 72 00:06:08,400 --> 00:06:12,100 But Lianxin, if you die, 73 00:06:12,100 --> 00:06:15,200 the family of Her Highness will deem your family as useless. 74 00:06:15,200 --> 00:06:19,100 Perhaps, they will not take care of them again. 75 00:06:19,100 --> 00:06:21,600 If Wang Xin were to fly into a rage, 76 00:06:21,600 --> 00:06:24,500 he may not spare your family too. 77 00:06:25,500 --> 00:06:28,500 I'm just a palace maid. 78 00:06:28,500 --> 00:06:31,800 What can I do? 79 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:33,810 I'll help you. 80 00:06:34,720 --> 00:06:36,700 I'll help you. 81 00:06:37,800 --> 00:06:41,300 Thank you, Concubine Ruyi. 82 00:06:41,300 --> 00:06:44,600 It's just that you must wait for the right time. 83 00:06:44,600 --> 00:06:48,000 Just endure for the time being. 84 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:51,700 When the time is right, this matter will naturally be resolved. 85 00:06:51,700 --> 00:06:53,400 Thank you, Concubine Ruyi. 86 00:06:53,400 --> 00:06:55,700 If I can escape from this wretched plight, 87 00:06:55,700 --> 00:06:58,550 I will use my life to repay you. 88 00:06:59,200 --> 00:07:05,800 Mistress, I specially picked this set of clothes for Lianxin to wear today. 89 00:07:06,300 --> 00:07:07,990 Change into the clean clothes. 90 00:07:07,990 --> 00:07:11,800 Pretend that nothing has happened and go back to Changchun Palace. 91 00:07:12,400 --> 00:07:16,200 Thank you very much, Concubine Ruyi. 92 00:07:23,400 --> 00:07:27,100 It has been tough for you to carry this child. 93 00:07:27,100 --> 00:07:30,800 It's my good fortune to be carrying the first emperor of Your Majesty. 94 00:07:30,800 --> 00:07:32,600 This is indeed a blessing. 95 00:07:32,600 --> 00:07:35,100 It's worth suffering for this. 96 00:07:35,100 --> 00:07:38,500 The Imperial Physician's memorial states that your due date is in spring. 97 00:07:38,500 --> 00:07:41,700 I instructed the Empress to take good care of you. 98 00:07:41,700 --> 00:07:43,500 Thank you, Your Majesty. 99 00:07:43,500 --> 00:07:46,700 Once the child is born, I will be free from anxiety. 100 00:07:46,700 --> 00:07:51,500 I sympathize with you. The winter is cold. I'll exempt you from the daily morning greetings. 101 00:07:51,500 --> 00:07:56,500 This is the my first future Emperor. You must take good care of yourself and the child's health. 102 00:07:56,500 --> 00:08:01,000 We don't even know if it's a boy or girl and you are already certain that it's a boy. 103 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:03,900 Whether it's a boy or girl, I will still like it. 104 00:08:03,900 --> 00:08:06,300 But it's still best that it's a boy. 105 00:08:08,800 --> 00:08:10,900 You are not feeling well again? 106 00:08:11,870 --> 00:08:16,500 The Imperial Physician said that I will have occasional discomfort when I'm pregnant. 107 00:08:17,700 --> 00:08:20,100 Mistress, it's time for your snacks. 108 00:08:20,100 --> 00:08:22,600 This bowl of green carp was brewed with ginger and vinegar. 109 00:08:22,600 --> 00:08:24,200 Please try it. 110 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:25,900 You still love to eat fish? 111 00:08:25,900 --> 00:08:29,200 Concubine Chun said that's how the baby will be smart. 112 00:08:29,200 --> 00:08:33,200 Fine. You have a blister on your mouth. I will feed you. 113 00:08:35,800 --> 00:08:39,600 Sulian, Honorable Mei is eight months pregnant. 114 00:08:39,600 --> 00:08:41,200 The preparations for delivery is ready. 115 00:08:41,200 --> 00:08:43,000 The House of Internal Affairs have already chosen the staff. 116 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:45,800 Deliver these to Yonghe Palace in a few days. 117 00:08:47,100 --> 00:08:51,800 According to the rule, after delivery, she must stay the night at Yonghe Palace. 118 00:08:51,800 --> 00:08:55,300 Also, you must let the Imperial Physician attends to her needs. 119 00:08:55,300 --> 00:08:56,600 Yes. 120 00:08:56,600 --> 00:08:59,000 Honorable Mei is fortunate. 121 00:08:59,000 --> 00:09:02,400 There is no one in her family and Your Highness has to take care of them. 122 00:09:02,400 --> 00:09:04,700 His Majesty places importance on her pregnancy. 123 00:09:04,700 --> 00:09:06,900 You already know that. 124 00:09:06,900 --> 00:09:10,200 But it's still not counted yet if she will give birth to a boy or girl yet. 125 00:09:10,200 --> 00:09:12,600 To add further, she's always sick and in pain. 126 00:09:12,600 --> 00:09:15,400 It doesn't seems like she has the good fortune. 127 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:23,100 Your Highness, it has been tough for you. 128 00:09:23,100 --> 00:09:26,100 When it's the Twelve Lunar month, you will be busy with the New Year festival too. 129 00:09:26,100 --> 00:09:29,000 And also busy with taking care of her. 130 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:33,010 Fortunately, I have someone smart like you to help me. 131 00:09:38,800 --> 00:09:42,100 Noble Lady Yi, what's wrong? 132 00:09:42,100 --> 00:09:47,600 Your Highness, Noble Consort, please forgive me. I was impolite. 133 00:09:54,100 --> 00:09:56,700 Mistress, look at how adorable this is. 134 00:09:58,500 --> 00:10:00,600 Although we still don't know if it's a boy or girl 135 00:10:00,600 --> 00:10:03,900 but the Houses of Internal Affairs has sent more male clothes than female clothes. 136 00:10:03,900 --> 00:10:07,000 The toy is a horse. What's the tiger for? 137 00:10:07,000 --> 00:10:08,800 His Majesty hopes for a boy. 138 00:10:08,800 --> 00:10:12,500 The House of Internal Affairs is still trying to figure it out. 139 00:10:12,500 --> 00:10:18,100 If it's a princess, I will disappoint His Majesty then. 140 00:10:18,100 --> 00:10:20,630 A princess is fine too. She will be caring. 141 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:23,200 What's so good about a princess? 142 00:10:23,200 --> 00:10:26,000 Empress Dowager is complaining that there isn't a biological son. 143 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:28,400 Mistress, have happy thoughts. 144 00:10:28,400 --> 00:10:31,100 The House of Internal Affairs has already ordered their officials 145 00:10:31,100 --> 00:10:33,900 to propose a title for you to His Majesty to choose. 146 00:10:35,000 --> 00:10:37,600 His Majesty is really anxious. 147 00:10:39,000 --> 00:10:41,700 Must an inner wear takes up so much efforts? 148 00:10:41,700 --> 00:10:44,900 Concubine Mei is giving you a child. 149 00:10:44,900 --> 00:10:48,600 One must be more detailed in close fitting items. 150 00:10:48,600 --> 00:10:53,800 The practice is that after giving birth, the House of Internal Affairs will order its officials to propose a name. 151 00:10:53,800 --> 00:10:55,700 Why are they sending this so early? 152 00:10:55,700 --> 00:10:57,700 The House of Internal Affairs knows how to see this. 153 00:10:57,700 --> 00:11:00,700 They know that I place importance on this child 154 00:11:00,700 --> 00:11:04,400 and wants them to propose a name for this child. 155 00:11:04,400 --> 00:11:06,900 Ruyi, come here and take a look. 156 00:11:06,900 --> 00:11:08,300 Yes. 157 00:11:19,600 --> 00:11:22,500 There are 3 names if it's a prince. 158 00:11:22,500 --> 00:11:25,000 The first character will be yong, and the second character will have a side symbol of 'yu'. 159 00:11:25,000 --> 00:11:28,600 They are Yongcheng, Yongxi, Yongjue. 160 00:11:28,600 --> 00:11:31,000 If it's a princess, there are 2 possible names, 161 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:34,600 Jingying or Jingfu. Which do you think is better? 162 00:11:34,600 --> 00:11:37,900 Shouldn't you be asking Noble Lady Mei that? 163 00:11:37,900 --> 00:11:40,500 How come you're asking me instead? 164 00:11:40,500 --> 00:11:43,600 You will also become a mother in the future. 165 00:11:43,600 --> 00:11:45,400 When we have our own child, 166 00:11:45,400 --> 00:11:47,400 I'll let you name him. 167 00:11:47,400 --> 00:11:50,400 You just love to laugh at me. 168 00:11:51,200 --> 00:11:55,000 I initially wanted to ask Noble Lady Mei too, 169 00:11:55,000 --> 00:11:58,100 but her health has been bad. 170 00:11:58,100 --> 00:12:02,500 I only wish now that she can safely give birth to our child. 171 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:08,900 Since you are placing much hope in Noble Lady Mei's child, 172 00:12:08,900 --> 00:12:11,700 I then feel... 173 00:12:11,700 --> 00:12:14,600 Yongxi is the best. 174 00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:16,600 If it's a princess... 175 00:12:16,600 --> 00:12:21,800 Ning and Fu...both seems to be a name for a quiet girl. 176 00:12:23,000 --> 00:12:24,600 Yongxi... 177 00:12:25,590 --> 00:12:29,480 I also feel that the name Yongxi is very nice. 178 00:12:31,200 --> 00:12:34,420 Mistress! Mistress! 179 00:12:35,000 --> 00:12:37,100 The midwife has already lived in the adjacent room. 180 00:12:37,100 --> 00:12:40,600 Astronomer Qin also said that he plans to come to our palace and choose the auspicious place to dig the celebratory pit. 181 00:12:40,600 --> 00:12:45,000 We need to put chopsticks, red silk, gold, silver, and jewelries into the pit. 182 00:12:45,000 --> 00:12:46,700 Why must we do those? 183 00:12:46,700 --> 00:12:49,800 It's to make a good start. A sign of good luck for the impending birth. 184 00:12:49,800 --> 00:12:52,530 When Empress gave birth to princess, she also did those. 185 00:12:53,200 --> 00:12:55,100 There are so many rules here in the palace. 186 00:12:55,100 --> 00:12:58,700 Rules are one thing. His Majesty is very concerned about you and your child. 187 00:12:58,700 --> 00:13:01,600 They all want to be on your good side. 188 00:13:02,700 --> 00:13:04,500 Where is His Majesty resting? 189 00:13:04,500 --> 00:13:07,100 He's currently in Yanxi Palace. 190 00:13:07,100 --> 00:13:10,300 How about you go rest early too? 191 00:13:11,400 --> 00:13:15,000 Come. Get up slowly. 192 00:13:18,400 --> 00:13:21,700 Mistress! Mistress! 193 00:13:23,300 --> 00:13:27,300 Your Majesty, Yonghe Palace reported that Noble Lady Mei's womb showed sudden movement. 194 00:13:27,300 --> 00:13:29,400 She might be giving birth soon. 195 00:13:29,400 --> 00:13:30,400 What? 196 00:13:30,400 --> 00:13:33,500 Your Majesty, go check on Noble Lady Mei. 197 00:13:33,500 --> 00:13:36,400 - Let's go. Accompany me to check on her. - Yes. 198 00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:39,500 Push hard. 199 00:13:40,200 --> 00:13:43,100 Mistress, just hold of for a while more. 200 00:13:46,900 --> 00:13:49,000 Mistress. 201 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:50,700 Push hard. 202 00:13:53,500 --> 00:13:56,300 How come Noble Lady Mei's shouting sounded so mournful? 203 00:13:56,300 --> 00:14:00,000 Your Majesty, you're over worrying. Don't all women who gives birth like that? 204 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,500 Mistress. 205 00:14:02,300 --> 00:14:04,800 Greetings, Your Majesty. 206 00:14:04,800 --> 00:14:08,400 You're here too. Is Noble Lady Mei not doing well? 207 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:10,000 Your Majesty, please don't worry. 208 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:12,300 Giving birth a month earlier isn't a big deal. 209 00:14:12,300 --> 00:14:17,100 It's just that the child still won't descend. I have to prescribe a medicine to induce her labor now. 210 00:14:19,100 --> 00:14:20,700 Okay. Quickly go. 211 00:14:20,700 --> 00:14:23,000 Attend to her well. I'll heavily reward you. 212 00:14:23,000 --> 00:14:24,700 Thank you, Your Majesty. 213 00:14:33,400 --> 00:14:35,500 Greetings, Your Majesty. 214 00:14:35,500 --> 00:14:37,800 Greetings, Your Highness Empress. 215 00:14:37,800 --> 00:14:42,600 Your Majesty, I heard that Noble Lady is in preterm labor, so I rushed towards here. 216 00:14:42,600 --> 00:14:46,000 Sulian, bring more people inside to take care of her. 217 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,000 Yes. 218 00:14:47,000 --> 00:14:50,100 Your Majesty, Her Highness Empress brought two more midwives. 219 00:14:50,100 --> 00:14:52,400 Both are well-experienced. 220 00:14:52,400 --> 00:14:54,600 - Quickly go in. - Yes. 221 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:59,000 Just to let Noble Lady Mei successfully give birth to her child, 222 00:14:59,000 --> 00:15:03,100 I've already asked the masters in Anhua Temple to read scriptures and pray, so as to bless both mother and child to be safe. 223 00:15:03,100 --> 00:15:06,200 Empress is virtuous. You have worked hard. 224 00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:10,800 Your Majesty, it's cold out here. 225 00:15:10,800 --> 00:15:13,400 Let's wait inside the adjacent room. 226 00:15:15,180 --> 00:15:16,680 That's good too. 227 00:15:25,900 --> 00:15:29,100 The baby is descending. It will come out soon. 228 00:15:39,300 --> 00:15:41,600 Your Majesty, it's not your first time to be a father. 229 00:15:41,600 --> 00:15:44,000 You're still this nervous? 230 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,600 This child of Noble Lady Mei is a bit urgent. 231 00:15:45,600 --> 00:15:49,000 For some reason, it is preterm. I am worried. 232 00:15:51,100 --> 00:15:52,800 What sound is that? 233 00:15:52,800 --> 00:15:55,800 The baby most likely has already come out. 234 00:15:55,800 --> 00:15:58,200 How come the cry is so weak? 235 00:16:03,000 --> 00:16:06,100 Your Majesty! Greetings, Your Majesty. 236 00:16:06,100 --> 00:16:09,000 Qi Ru, how is Noble Lady Mei and the child? 237 00:16:09,000 --> 00:16:13,000 Your Majesty, Noble Lady Mei fainted from severe exhaustion, but she's fine. 238 00:16:13,000 --> 00:16:16,500 It's just that...the royal child... 239 00:16:16,500 --> 00:16:18,600 What about it? 240 00:16:19,200 --> 00:16:22,300 Noble Lady Mei gave birth to a prince, 241 00:16:22,300 --> 00:16:26,200 but he was born with deficits. Not long after getting born, 242 00:16:26,200 --> 00:16:30,300 he...he died. 243 00:16:33,500 --> 00:16:37,400 How is that possible? We heard his cry earlier. 244 00:16:41,800 --> 00:16:43,400 - Wang Qin. - I'm here. 245 00:16:43,400 --> 00:16:46,000 - Bring the child here. - Yes. 246 00:16:48,490 --> 00:16:52,800 May Your Majesty contain your grief. Since Prince has left, 247 00:16:52,800 --> 00:16:56,300 it's better to not see him anymore. 248 00:17:06,800 --> 00:17:07,800 Why? 249 00:17:07,800 --> 00:17:09,200 This... 250 00:17:16,300 --> 00:17:17,800 Wang Qin. 251 00:17:29,600 --> 00:17:32,800 Sulian and Suoxin, go out first and wait. 252 00:17:32,800 --> 00:17:34,600 Without any instructions, you mustn't come in. 253 00:17:34,600 --> 00:17:36,200 Yes. 254 00:17:42,610 --> 00:17:44,590 Bring the child here. 255 00:17:45,600 --> 00:17:47,100 Your Majesty... 256 00:17:48,110 --> 00:17:50,180 Bring it here. 257 00:17:57,400 --> 00:18:01,000 Your Majesty, you...even if you see it, 258 00:18:01,000 --> 00:18:04,100 just pretend that you didn't. You must stand stably. 259 00:18:04,100 --> 00:18:06,520 You still have a lot of descendants. 260 00:18:06,520 --> 00:18:07,800 You... 261 00:18:26,600 --> 00:18:31,400 Your Majesty, this child has physical deformities. Even if he lives, 262 00:18:31,400 --> 00:18:35,200 he also won't live long. 263 00:18:35,200 --> 00:18:37,900 Don't be too sad. 264 00:18:39,200 --> 00:18:43,500 Wang Qin, make the preparations. Tell everyone 265 00:18:43,500 --> 00:18:47,700 that Noble Lady Mei unfortunately gave birth to a dead baby and immediately bury that. 266 00:18:47,700 --> 00:18:48,800 Yes. 267 00:18:48,800 --> 00:18:51,800 No one must know about this anymore. 268 00:18:51,800 --> 00:18:55,400 As for those who knew, other than me, His Majesty, and Consort Xian, 269 00:18:55,400 --> 00:18:57,600 there's only you and Imperial Physician Qi. 270 00:18:57,600 --> 00:19:01,100 I dare not leak it out. 271 00:19:08,990 --> 00:19:10,750 Your Majesty... 272 00:19:11,700 --> 00:19:14,900 Noble Lady Mei wasn't blessed to give you descendants. 273 00:19:14,900 --> 00:19:17,000 May Your Majesty contain your grief. 274 00:19:17,000 --> 00:19:19,100 Hope Noble Lady Mei will have the good fortune 275 00:19:19,100 --> 00:19:23,800 of providing descendants to the royal family in the future. 276 00:19:23,800 --> 00:19:30,600 Empress, you and Consort Xian go to check on Noble Lady Mei. I'm tired now. 277 00:19:31,400 --> 00:19:33,000 Yes. 278 00:19:33,800 --> 00:19:37,100 Your Majesty, you have exhausted yourself for a night. You should go rest. 279 00:19:37,100 --> 00:19:41,700 You have me and Consort Xian taking care of things here. May you be at ease. 280 00:19:41,700 --> 00:19:45,100 Yes, may Your Majesty be at ease. Her Highness Empress and I 281 00:19:45,100 --> 00:19:48,200 will console Noble Lady Mei. 282 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:57,100 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 283 00:20:07,900 --> 00:20:12,800 Little prince, immediately find a good family to reincarnate. 284 00:20:12,800 --> 00:20:14,800 You mustn't— 285 00:20:16,900 --> 00:20:20,200 Eunuch Wang, why are you panicking? 286 00:20:21,400 --> 00:20:22,800 Mistress Hui. 287 00:20:22,800 --> 00:20:24,200 What is that? 288 00:20:24,200 --> 00:20:27,100 His Majesty...asked me... 289 00:20:29,300 --> 00:20:31,700 This is... 290 00:20:31,700 --> 00:20:34,500 This is Noble Lady Mei's little prince. 291 00:20:34,500 --> 00:20:37,400 He died after getting born. 292 00:20:37,400 --> 00:20:39,500 How did this happen? 293 00:20:39,500 --> 00:20:43,800 Noble Lady Mei doesn't have the good fortune. 294 00:20:43,800 --> 00:20:48,300 Mistress Hui, whatever you saw tonight, 295 00:20:48,300 --> 00:20:52,800 just pretend that you didn't see it. You mustn't tell anyone. 296 00:20:54,100 --> 00:20:55,400 What is it that I'm going to disclose? 297 00:20:55,400 --> 00:20:57,800 Yes... 298 00:20:57,800 --> 00:21:00,400 Then, I'll go do the task that His Majesty ordered then. 299 00:21:00,400 --> 00:21:02,500 I'll take my leave. 300 00:21:03,200 --> 00:21:05,000 Your Highness. 301 00:21:14,600 --> 00:21:17,500 That child that Eunuch Wang is holding... 302 00:21:17,500 --> 00:21:19,900 Noble Lady Mei's child is gone. 303 00:21:20,700 --> 00:21:22,400 It's gone. 304 00:21:25,400 --> 00:21:29,300 Yonghe Palace surely is in mourning. Let's go back first. 305 00:21:29,300 --> 00:21:33,800 - Okay. - Let's go back to our palace. 306 00:21:33,800 --> 00:21:37,200 It's good that it's gone too. All troubles are ended. 307 00:21:38,300 --> 00:21:42,500 Who among you took my child away?! 308 00:21:42,500 --> 00:21:45,600 Give it back to me... 309 00:21:45,600 --> 00:21:48,400 Your health is more important. Don't be too sad. 310 00:21:51,900 --> 00:21:54,700 Your Highness Empress, they are all blocking me 311 00:21:54,700 --> 00:21:58,800 and won't let me see my child. 312 00:21:58,800 --> 00:22:03,400 Your Highness Empress, what's wrong with the child? 313 00:22:06,600 --> 00:22:10,600 Noble Lady Mei, you must contain your grief. 314 00:22:18,600 --> 00:22:23,400 The child died upon being born. 315 00:22:27,200 --> 00:22:30,200 His Majesty has already ordered that he be buried. 316 00:22:32,100 --> 00:22:34,000 Impossible. 317 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:37,900 When he came out, I even heard him crying. 318 00:22:37,900 --> 00:22:39,800 You indeed heard it right. 319 00:22:39,800 --> 00:22:42,800 When the child was born, he made two cries. 320 00:22:42,800 --> 00:22:46,200 But, he was really very weak. 321 00:22:46,200 --> 00:22:48,800 Very soon, he stopped breathing. 322 00:22:48,800 --> 00:22:53,000 Even if Imperial Physician Qi wanted to save him, it was too late. 323 00:22:54,020 --> 00:22:56,110 How could that be? 324 00:22:57,030 --> 00:23:00,590 How could he have been buried so quickly? 325 00:23:00,590 --> 00:23:04,910 I didn't even get to see its face! 326 00:23:06,140 --> 00:23:09,550 Noble Lady Mei, His Majesty is worried as well. 327 00:23:09,550 --> 00:23:12,720 That you would be too upset if you saw the child. 328 00:23:16,620 --> 00:23:19,750 You were all by Noble Lady Mei's side at the time. 329 00:23:19,750 --> 00:23:22,910 You tell her whether that's the case. 330 00:23:22,910 --> 00:23:25,960 Yes, what Empress said is true. 331 00:23:25,960 --> 00:23:29,080 May Noble Lady Mei find solace. 332 00:23:31,020 --> 00:23:36,220 Noble Lady Mei, let's have Master at Anhua Hall chant for reincarnation. 333 00:23:36,220 --> 00:23:39,450 To allow the child to go to the western bliss sooner. 334 00:23:40,620 --> 00:23:42,800 Empress. 335 00:23:44,330 --> 00:23:47,450 At least tell me. 336 00:23:49,250 --> 00:23:52,700 Was it a boy or girl? 337 00:23:55,140 --> 00:23:57,420 It was a prince. 338 00:23:58,700 --> 00:24:01,380 You mustn't be too heart broken. 339 00:24:01,380 --> 00:24:07,640 What Consort Xian said is right. We need Master of Anhua to chant for send off. 340 00:24:09,270 --> 00:24:11,360 You all listen carefully too. 341 00:24:11,360 --> 00:24:14,980 These days, Noble Consort Mei needs her body restored. 342 00:24:14,980 --> 00:24:18,000 She mustn't walk and get chilled. 343 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,720 Don't let anyone disturb her rest. 344 00:24:19,720 --> 00:24:21,970 Yes. 345 00:24:24,800 --> 00:24:26,630 It was born a still-born? 346 00:24:26,630 --> 00:24:29,460 Yes. His Majesty's very bothered b it. 347 00:24:29,460 --> 00:24:32,300 That Noble Lady Mei is so unlucky. 348 00:24:34,150 --> 00:24:36,490 Indeed she is unlucky. 349 00:24:36,490 --> 00:24:38,230 It's one thing if she gave birth early. 350 00:24:38,230 --> 00:24:41,040 But after all this toiling for nothing? 351 00:24:41,920 --> 00:24:43,090 What does the emperor say? 352 00:24:43,090 --> 00:24:44,690 He said nothing. 353 00:24:44,690 --> 00:24:48,760 But Empress gave instructions for no one to enter Yonghe Palace. 354 00:24:48,760 --> 00:24:52,500 So Noble Lady is spared from disturbance and can focus on recovering. 355 00:24:53,370 --> 00:24:56,290 Empress's arrangement is proper. 356 00:24:56,890 --> 00:24:59,790 Tomorrow invite the emperor to come. 357 00:24:59,790 --> 00:25:01,310 Yes. 358 00:25:03,780 --> 00:25:05,370 Emperor. 359 00:25:07,690 --> 00:25:09,540 Thank you, Royal Mother. 360 00:25:10,140 --> 00:25:12,990 You are not looking spirited. 361 00:25:12,990 --> 00:25:18,000 I close my eyes and I keep thinking of that child, so I would be awoken. 362 00:25:19,670 --> 00:25:24,010 I already instructed Anhua Hall to carry out the passing prayer well. 363 00:25:24,010 --> 00:25:27,270 So the child can leave for the path with ease. 364 00:25:28,630 --> 00:25:30,400 Thank you, Royal Mother. 365 00:25:30,400 --> 00:25:33,210 You've only just been enthroned and this happened. 366 00:25:33,210 --> 00:25:35,600 Indeed it's inauspicious. 367 00:25:37,610 --> 00:25:40,390 But that Noble Lady Mei is pitiful too. 368 00:25:40,390 --> 00:25:43,740 I heard she didn't even get to see the child once. 369 00:25:44,260 --> 00:25:47,100 Now she needs to do postpartum in vain too. 370 00:25:47,100 --> 00:25:51,520 So she can carry out more royal heirs later on. 371 00:25:51,520 --> 00:25:55,690 You are thoughtful in looking after her and I thank you. 372 00:25:55,690 --> 00:25:59,930 But at this time, I have no mindset to think of others. 373 00:25:59,930 --> 00:26:05,040 Noble Lady Mei's case. I'd like to ask your intention. 374 00:26:05,040 --> 00:26:07,540 Do you want me to investigate? 375 00:26:09,830 --> 00:26:14,260 Child birth is akin to making a round by the death door. 376 00:26:14,260 --> 00:26:17,260 And Noble Lady Mei's pregnancy 377 00:26:17,260 --> 00:26:21,510 was always looked after in detail by Empress and the royal physicians without fail. 378 00:26:21,510 --> 00:26:25,610 So at this time, there's no need to disturb the sentiments. 379 00:26:27,280 --> 00:26:28,920 That's fine too. 380 00:26:29,630 --> 00:26:32,060 This too shall pass. 381 00:26:34,230 --> 00:26:37,540 Emperor, get your spirit up. 382 00:26:37,540 --> 00:26:41,010 You will have another child again. 383 00:26:51,840 --> 00:26:52,980 This "si" word is good. 384 00:26:52,980 --> 00:26:54,440 Not bad. This one too. 385 00:26:54,440 --> 00:26:57,390 The brushstroke has power. 386 00:26:57,390 --> 00:26:59,170 Second Prince is only so small still. 387 00:26:59,170 --> 00:27:01,670 But his writing is so shapely. 388 00:27:01,670 --> 00:27:03,570 The child's just writing recklessly. 389 00:27:03,570 --> 00:27:07,250 - But it's rare that he did such a good job today. - It's indeed so good. 390 00:27:07,250 --> 00:27:10,150 Look, the second prince is birthed by Empress. 391 00:27:10,150 --> 00:27:13,380 Of course he's naturally smart and blessed. 392 00:27:13,380 --> 00:27:16,760 Not like some others. They overly indulged in blessings. 393 00:27:16,760 --> 00:27:19,390 And ends up breaking the child's luck. 394 00:27:20,150 --> 00:27:23,420 The incident's passed. You are not allowed to talk nonsense. 395 00:27:23,420 --> 00:27:25,260 Yes. 396 00:27:25,260 --> 00:27:29,100 Also, Noble Lady Mei is only just getting her body recovered. 397 00:27:29,100 --> 00:27:33,420 Once she's better, she can have another child. 398 00:27:33,420 --> 00:27:36,770 Of course. Our emperor is gentle and affectionate. 399 00:27:36,770 --> 00:27:41,370 Hard to say once Noble Lady Mei is favored again she will get pregnant again. 400 00:27:45,060 --> 00:27:47,810 Noble Lady Yi, why won't you eat any? 401 00:27:47,810 --> 00:27:51,430 You look pale to me lately too. 402 00:27:51,430 --> 00:27:56,800 Answering to Empress, lately I am not feeling right. 403 00:27:56,800 --> 00:28:00,720 I've been sweating at night too and can't seem to sleep well. 404 00:28:00,720 --> 00:28:03,390 How is it that your body's weakened suddenly? 405 00:28:03,390 --> 00:28:05,550 Last time you felt unwell too. 406 00:28:05,550 --> 00:28:08,140 Maybe you're not recovered yet? 407 00:28:12,220 --> 00:28:15,890 Noble Consort and Noble Lady Jia, you two go back first. 408 00:28:15,890 --> 00:28:18,290 Noble Lady Yi, you stay. 409 00:28:18,290 --> 00:28:22,700 Zhang Yitai, go escort the royal physician here to have a look at Noble Lady Yi. 410 00:28:22,700 --> 00:28:24,140 Yes. 411 00:28:29,580 --> 00:28:31,840 Bidding goodbye. 412 00:28:35,490 --> 00:28:37,310 Sit. 413 00:28:38,310 --> 00:28:42,610 Tell me, where are you unwell? 414 00:28:58,280 --> 00:29:01,910 Mistress, it's time for medicine. 415 00:29:01,910 --> 00:29:04,380 Suyun, look. 416 00:29:04,380 --> 00:29:07,900 Doesn't this look more like a prince? 417 00:29:07,900 --> 00:29:13,110 Mistress, when you cry more you are only harming your eyes. 418 00:29:16,740 --> 00:29:18,930 I cry or not. 419 00:29:18,930 --> 00:29:21,420 Who even cares? 420 00:29:26,070 --> 00:29:29,170 It's been over half a month now. 421 00:29:30,500 --> 00:29:33,300 His Majesty didn't come. 422 00:29:33,300 --> 00:29:36,060 No one else came either. 423 00:29:37,720 --> 00:29:41,520 I am going to be jailed in this Yonghe Palace. 424 00:29:42,200 --> 00:29:43,820 Once you're recovered, 425 00:29:43,820 --> 00:29:46,690 you will be able to go out. 426 00:29:52,160 --> 00:29:55,160 His Majesty doesn't want me anymore. 427 00:29:58,000 --> 00:30:01,470 Suyun, maybe we 428 00:30:01,470 --> 00:30:04,120 Mistress, you can't go out. 429 00:30:04,120 --> 00:30:06,320 I can't either. 430 00:30:06,990 --> 00:30:09,430 Rather than waiting for Mistress. 431 00:30:09,430 --> 00:30:13,240 Maybe we think of a way ourselves? 432 00:30:14,510 --> 00:30:17,390 Think of a way ourselves? 433 00:30:23,500 --> 00:30:26,890 The snow is incessant outside. 434 00:30:26,890 --> 00:30:30,310 Noble Lady Mei should be done with postpartum month. 435 00:30:30,310 --> 00:30:34,120 But the empress won't allow her to leave Yonghe Palace. 436 00:30:34,920 --> 00:30:38,900 It's like that when you suffer an incident. More people will throw rocks into your well. 437 00:30:38,900 --> 00:30:41,240 Few will come bring you coal in the snow. 438 00:30:41,770 --> 00:30:45,350 However, rather than come out and see how people look at you, 439 00:30:45,350 --> 00:30:49,220 it might be better to just stay at own palace for peace. 440 00:30:49,220 --> 00:30:51,010 It's true. 441 00:30:53,130 --> 00:30:57,940 But His Majesty's giving her cold shoulders and it's pitiful. 442 00:30:57,940 --> 00:31:02,010 If there's a day of being favored there will be a day losing it. 443 00:31:02,940 --> 00:31:05,570 Even if you wish to be bedazzled for a hundred days, 444 00:31:05,570 --> 00:31:08,610 who can withstand the chilly breeze of the snow? 445 00:31:08,610 --> 00:31:11,950 Have a peace of mind and it will be alright. 446 00:31:12,960 --> 00:31:19,930 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 447 00:31:20,800 --> 00:31:22,480 Greetings to Royal Mother. 448 00:31:22,480 --> 00:31:24,740 Greetings to Empress Dowager. 449 00:31:24,740 --> 00:31:28,560 May Empress Dowager live long in peace. 450 00:31:28,560 --> 00:31:30,340 All rise. 451 00:31:30,340 --> 00:31:32,640 Thank the empress dowager. 452 00:31:32,640 --> 00:31:34,360 Sit. 453 00:31:34,890 --> 00:31:37,230 Earlier the snow was incessant. 454 00:31:37,230 --> 00:31:40,350 And I spared you from coming to greet me. 455 00:31:40,350 --> 00:31:45,330 Today, Empress and Empress Dowager are thoughtful to bring you all here. 456 00:31:46,440 --> 00:31:49,200 Emperor, Noble Lady Mei's done with postpartum month. 457 00:31:49,200 --> 00:31:52,510 Why don't I see her coming to greet me? 458 00:31:54,280 --> 00:31:57,710 Royal Mother, Noble Lady Mei was overly upset. 459 00:31:57,710 --> 00:32:01,450 It was me who told her to recover and rest. 460 00:32:01,450 --> 00:32:05,090 Overly upset would be Noble Lady Mei's fault. 461 00:32:05,090 --> 00:32:06,750 Child is important of course. 462 00:32:06,750 --> 00:32:09,940 But serving the emperor is a higher priority. 463 00:32:09,940 --> 00:32:11,710 Royal Mother is right. 464 00:32:11,710 --> 00:32:15,780 Emperor has been down and low-spirited. 465 00:32:15,780 --> 00:32:19,440 I feel worry when I see. 466 00:32:19,440 --> 00:32:24,640 Empress, you're the mistress of the six palaces. The matters of the palace are important naturally. 467 00:32:24,640 --> 00:32:28,760 But all things concerning the emperor are first priorities. 468 00:32:28,760 --> 00:32:32,270 I am incompetent and unable to cheer up the emperor. 469 00:32:32,270 --> 00:32:35,950 So these days, I had the various palaces serve His Majesty. 470 00:32:35,950 --> 00:32:39,500 Noble Consort and Consort Xian have spent much time with His Majesty as well. 471 00:32:39,500 --> 00:32:41,310 If you're worried, Royal Mother, 472 00:32:41,310 --> 00:32:44,240 we could have the interior bureau send the log for you to see. 473 00:32:44,240 --> 00:32:48,670 If it's all fine, what log is there for me to investigate? 474 00:32:51,820 --> 00:32:55,740 Emperor. You're still young. 475 00:32:55,740 --> 00:32:59,710 Look at your wives. They are all young. 476 00:32:59,710 --> 00:33:03,810 Though this child of Noble Lady Mei wasn't smooth, what's the matter? 477 00:33:03,810 --> 00:33:07,990 Her body will recover and she can have child again soon. 478 00:33:07,990 --> 00:33:10,490 I thank Royal Mother for generous thought. 479 00:33:12,800 --> 00:33:16,500 Royal Mother's words I will remember. 480 00:33:16,500 --> 00:33:20,800 But today, there's another incident for me to report. 481 00:33:20,800 --> 00:33:22,700 Noble Lady Yi. 482 00:33:27,600 --> 00:33:31,100 Royal Mother, Your Majesty, Noble Lady Yi's pregnant. 483 00:33:31,100 --> 00:33:33,600 It's already over two months. 484 00:33:34,700 --> 00:33:36,400 Empress, these words are true? 485 00:33:36,400 --> 00:33:40,000 Why would I dare to say nonsense? Noble Lady Yi is pregnant with the royal heir. 486 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:43,900 It's the heaven's arrangement to bring solace to you. 487 00:33:44,800 --> 00:33:46,400 Empress was afraid it might be an error. 488 00:33:46,400 --> 00:33:49,100 So she had three or four physicians take my pulse. 489 00:33:49,100 --> 00:33:52,700 I am indeed pregnant with royal heir. 490 00:33:54,050 --> 00:33:57,470 Great. That's great. 491 00:34:01,000 --> 00:34:05,300 Congratulations, Empress Dowager, Emperor. 492 00:34:05,300 --> 00:34:06,900 Great. 493 00:34:06,900 --> 00:34:10,500 Great. It's great indeed. 494 00:34:10,500 --> 00:34:13,400 Noble Lady Yi has served His Majesty all along. 495 00:34:13,400 --> 00:34:17,100 Emperor is even happier from that. 496 00:34:17,100 --> 00:34:19,600 Noble Lady Yi is assisting the royal family flourish. 497 00:34:19,600 --> 00:34:22,000 I am joyful. 498 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:24,900 I would like to go to Anhua Hall tonight to pray. 499 00:34:24,900 --> 00:34:28,200 - To thank the heaven's grace. - Great. 500 00:34:36,300 --> 00:34:38,800 Even though I dislike you, 501 00:34:38,800 --> 00:34:42,700 on paper, you and I are both suffering. 502 00:34:44,800 --> 00:34:49,200 What a rarity that we suffer in common. 503 00:34:51,100 --> 00:34:54,800 Have you heard about Noble Lady Mei's child? 504 00:34:54,800 --> 00:34:57,100 Not just a stillborn. 505 00:34:57,100 --> 00:35:00,700 Look at how downcast the emperor's been. 506 00:35:00,700 --> 00:35:03,500 Haven't you discovered something's strange? 507 00:35:04,700 --> 00:35:07,600 Nothing's strange. 508 00:35:07,600 --> 00:35:11,000 Just that this was his first child upon succession. 509 00:35:11,000 --> 00:35:15,200 And he's seen him, so he's upset. 510 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:18,320 No matter how upsetting, you can overcome it. 511 00:35:18,320 --> 00:35:22,500 And he was fond of her before so he shouldn't be so off-put by her. 512 00:35:22,500 --> 00:35:26,400 There's got to be some other reason in this. 513 00:35:26,400 --> 00:35:29,000 I really don't know about that. 514 00:35:30,100 --> 00:35:35,800 I somehow heard that His Majesty ordered the master at Anhua Hall to deliver scriptures for a month. 515 00:35:35,800 --> 00:35:38,500 Praying for reincarnation. 516 00:35:38,500 --> 00:35:43,800 It's because the child birthed by Noble Lady Mei was shaped strangely. 517 00:35:44,400 --> 00:35:47,900 Noble Consort, please speak to me in private. 518 00:35:49,800 --> 00:35:53,600 Where did you hear such ridiculous things? 519 00:35:53,600 --> 00:35:56,000 I just heard some words. 520 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:58,200 And said them to you. 521 00:35:58,200 --> 00:36:00,000 You were at Yonghe Palace that night too. 522 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:02,400 You know something but you won't tell me. 523 00:36:02,400 --> 00:36:04,000 That's fine then. 524 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:06,200 That night at Yonghe Palace, what I could do, 525 00:36:06,200 --> 00:36:09,200 was just to console His Majesty and Noble Lady Mei. 526 00:36:09,200 --> 00:36:11,800 I didn't see anything strange. 527 00:36:11,800 --> 00:36:13,900 And His Majesty is mindful of this matter, 528 00:36:13,900 --> 00:36:17,700 so you shouldn't talk recklessly. 529 00:36:17,700 --> 00:36:19,400 It wasn't me who said it. 530 00:36:19,400 --> 00:36:22,000 Then still be careful. 531 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:24,100 I take my leave first. 532 00:36:33,500 --> 00:36:37,500 That night at Wang Qin's you and I saw somethings too. 533 00:36:37,500 --> 00:36:39,800 Lady Mei's child. 534 00:36:39,800 --> 00:36:42,300 Do you think Consort Xian saw it clearly? 535 00:36:42,300 --> 00:36:44,800 Empress and Emperor won't allow to speak of it. 536 00:36:44,800 --> 00:36:47,850 Consort Xian must keep her mouth diligent too. 537 00:36:48,700 --> 00:36:50,300 She acts all respectful. 538 00:36:50,300 --> 00:36:53,700 I don't know what she's really thinking. 539 00:36:57,200 --> 00:37:02,600 A'Rou, did you hear anything lately in and out of palace? 540 00:37:02,600 --> 00:37:04,500 Palace never lacks rumors. 541 00:37:04,500 --> 00:37:07,700 So many mouths and tongues wagging. 542 00:37:07,700 --> 00:37:09,300 Is there anything about Yonghe Palace? 543 00:37:09,300 --> 00:37:11,200 Of course that's the biggest topic. 544 00:37:11,200 --> 00:37:14,400 Some talk about how she seduced His Majesty. 545 00:37:14,400 --> 00:37:16,800 Some talk about how she got pregnant and saw strangely. 546 00:37:16,800 --> 00:37:19,900 - And some say that child -- - Mistress. 547 00:37:19,900 --> 00:37:22,100 Noble Lady Mei committed suicide. 548 00:37:22,100 --> 00:37:24,000 Suicide? 549 00:37:24,600 --> 00:37:26,900 I told you in detail. 550 00:37:26,900 --> 00:37:28,800 You must watch her closely. 551 00:37:28,800 --> 00:37:31,900 Now this happened? 552 00:37:31,900 --> 00:37:34,100 You didn't serve her well. 553 00:37:34,100 --> 00:37:35,800 And you allow her to act out her sadness recklessly. 554 00:37:35,800 --> 00:37:38,900 I shall punish you gravely. 555 00:37:38,900 --> 00:37:42,700 Forgive us, Empress. 556 00:37:42,700 --> 00:37:46,400 Empress, our mistress has been unstable all along. 557 00:37:46,400 --> 00:37:48,600 She dream walked at night. 558 00:37:48,600 --> 00:37:51,200 This afternoon she was going to nap. 559 00:37:51,200 --> 00:37:53,900 But she sent us out. 560 00:37:53,900 --> 00:37:56,000 I was worried outside. 561 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:58,200 And I heard the stool hit the ground. 562 00:37:58,200 --> 00:38:00,600 So I rushed in. 563 00:38:00,600 --> 00:38:02,600 And she actually -- 564 00:38:02,600 --> 00:38:05,600 Mistress put this over the pole. 565 00:38:12,610 --> 00:38:15,870 Over the sadness of the child? 566 00:38:18,100 --> 00:38:20,900 What's there you can't fathom, you could tell me and Empress. 567 00:38:20,900 --> 00:38:22,800 For a wife to commit suicide is a high crime. 568 00:38:22,800 --> 00:38:25,200 How can you easily harm yourself? 569 00:38:25,200 --> 00:38:27,200 Your Majesty is afraid 570 00:38:27,200 --> 00:38:30,500 that I talk to others and find out something. 571 00:38:30,500 --> 00:38:33,800 So Empress kept me locked up in here. 572 00:38:33,800 --> 00:38:38,900 Disallowing me to see others. I understand my life is cheap. 573 00:38:38,900 --> 00:38:42,000 You should allow me to just die. 574 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,400 Ridiculous! 575 00:38:46,800 --> 00:38:48,850 Your Majesty, don't be mad. 576 00:38:48,850 --> 00:38:51,100 If I were her, 577 00:38:51,100 --> 00:38:53,100 I would be the same. 578 00:38:53,100 --> 00:38:55,400 Hearing so many rumors. 579 00:38:55,400 --> 00:38:57,800 Losing a child is one thing. 580 00:38:57,800 --> 00:39:00,400 But to hear others say it was an inauspicious monster. 581 00:39:00,400 --> 00:39:03,200 What mother could bear that? 582 00:39:03,200 --> 00:39:05,000 Where did you hear such a ridicule? 583 00:39:05,000 --> 00:39:08,900 All the palace are talking of it privately. 584 00:39:17,400 --> 00:39:22,200 Your Majesty, I beg you to tell me the truth. 585 00:39:22,200 --> 00:39:25,800 My child, was it a monster? 586 00:39:25,800 --> 00:39:28,300 So you hate me. 587 00:39:28,300 --> 00:39:32,800 So you won't see me. 588 00:39:32,800 --> 00:39:36,800 Lady Mei, don't listen to such nonsense. 589 00:39:36,800 --> 00:39:42,400 I didn't come see you because I wanted you to rest. Help her get up. 590 00:39:43,700 --> 00:39:48,000 How can I get my body to heal? 591 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:53,110 Your Majesty, you won't even let me see that child's face. 592 00:39:53,900 --> 00:39:59,040 Is it because the rumor is true? 593 00:39:59,700 --> 00:40:02,200 - Wang Qin. - I'm here. 594 00:40:02,200 --> 00:40:05,100 You go investigate right away who is making this rumor. 595 00:40:05,100 --> 00:40:07,600 Find out who's spreading false rumor. 596 00:40:07,600 --> 00:40:10,300 And bring them to punishment bureau for standby. 597 00:40:10,300 --> 00:40:13,800 I shall follow order now. 598 00:40:16,900 --> 00:40:22,300 Lady Mei, you ought to listen to His Majesty and let yourself recover. 599 00:40:22,300 --> 00:40:24,200 You can have a child again. 600 00:40:24,200 --> 00:40:26,640 My child. 601 00:40:34,500 --> 00:40:39,400 Your Majesty, there's something I am not sure I should speak. 602 00:40:39,400 --> 00:40:42,600 You ask me because you want to say. 603 00:40:42,600 --> 00:40:45,300 Since she birthed that kind of child, 604 00:40:45,300 --> 00:40:47,500 and she's seeking death, 605 00:40:47,500 --> 00:40:49,400 maybe she's been hit by something. 606 00:40:49,400 --> 00:40:51,000 What do you mean that kind of child? 607 00:40:51,000 --> 00:40:53,500 Her child died upon birth. 608 00:40:53,500 --> 00:40:56,800 Stop listening to nonsense and talking of it. 609 00:40:59,400 --> 00:41:03,600 But a stillborn is unauspicious no matter what. 610 00:41:03,600 --> 00:41:06,400 It will stand in the way of Great Qing's flourishing. 611 00:41:06,400 --> 00:41:08,600 And now with Noble Lady Yi pregnant too, 612 00:41:08,600 --> 00:41:13,100 if that affects her fetus, that won't be good. 613 00:41:13,100 --> 00:41:15,000 What do you want to say? 614 00:41:16,200 --> 00:41:18,200 Lady Mei's being reckless. 615 00:41:18,200 --> 00:41:22,200 She's ignoring you and the laws of the royal family. 616 00:41:22,200 --> 00:41:26,600 I think if she wants to go see her child, 617 00:41:26,600 --> 00:41:28,200 maybe we let her. 618 00:41:28,200 --> 00:41:32,500 This isn't the first time a palace has lost a child early on, so how is it a bother to others? 619 00:41:32,500 --> 00:41:36,600 And she wanted to commit suicide because she got scared and confused by the rumors. 620 00:41:36,600 --> 00:41:39,600 Now she's awake. 621 00:41:39,600 --> 00:41:41,700 You sure talk so lightly. 622 00:41:41,700 --> 00:41:44,100 What if you and I are lucky one day and get pregnant? 623 00:41:44,100 --> 00:41:47,000 And we are affected by Lady Mei and we can't have smooth births. 624 00:41:47,000 --> 00:41:49,200 Then you will go and commit suicide like her too? 625 00:41:49,200 --> 00:41:52,300 Enough. 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